The Philippine National Police (PNP) is ready for the implementation of granular lockdowns and the new alert level system of quarantine in Metro Manila beginning Thursday (Sept. 16).
The National Capital Region (NCR) will be under Alert Level 4 during the pilot implementation. The police will no longer be establishing checkpoints as the focus of deployment will be on areas placed under granular lockdown.
Among the security adjustments for the new quarantine system is the shortened curfew hours from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. PNP chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said their personnel have been instructed to coordinate with barangay officials.
“We are continuously coordinating with the LGUs in Metro Manila for proper enforcement of these rules—from the identification of areas that would be placed under lockdown up to the distribution of assistance to the affected residents,” he said.
The police chief also called for public cooperation for the effective implementation of the new system.
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Based on the guidelines released by the national government, outdoor dining, select outdoor personal care services, and outdoor in-person religious gathering will only be allowed at a maximum of 30% capacity.
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Indoor gaming establishments and tourist attractions remain prohibited in NCR but may be allowed when in lower alert levels. – Report from Bea Bernardo/AG- bny
